Military DoD SkillBridge Internship - Electronic Analyzer & Tester
Grand Rapids, USA
Job description
Job Description Summary
The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aviation as a Skill Bridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aviation, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
Role Summary/Purpose
The Electronic Analyzer & Tester's primary duty is to ensure that military and commercial avionics products perform their specifications in a satisfactory manner. Responsibilities include administering standardized functional and environmental tests and troubleshooting from a system level down to component level.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Understand and follow test specifications and procedures
- Ensure product compliance and quality
- Troubleshoot electronics systems, circuit card assemblies, and components
- Prescribe rework instructions for products needing repair
- Maintain product test records in quality data tracking system
Attend and participate in team meetings
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Associate degree in an electronics technology discipline from an accredited university or college OR
- High School Diploma / GED with two years of technical experience in testing and troubleshooting of highly technical electronic products which could include military electronics experience (i.e. A school, I level depo technician)
- Must be active military personnel
Eligibility Requirement:
- Able and willing to complete and pass the pre employment electronic principle's test, covering but not limited to such subjects as component identification and digital and analog circuit analysis
Desired Characteristics:
- Possess a thorough understanding of analog and digital circuits
- Experienced with general purpose test instruments (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, phase angle voltmeters and automated test equipment)
- Able to fault isolate electronics to the component level
- Experienced in functional testing and environmental stress screening of class 3 electronics systems
- Able to follow technical procedures and specifications
- Able to read and understand technical documentation such as schematic diagrams and parts lists
- Experience using hand tools for electronics disassembly and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of IPC 610 & J-STD soldering specifications
- Basic understanding of embedded software
- Familiar with Electric Static Discharge precautions
- Ability to work under minimum supervision by being motivated and a self-starter
- Keen attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and PDF Viewers.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No